Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 18 November 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder thoughtfully plans activities that challenge children's learning and development well. She carefully observes children in their play and tailors activities to help close any gaps in their progress. This prepares children well for their next stages in learning.  Indoors, children choose from a wide range of resources that are organised well and support them with their existing interests.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and other settings children attend. This helps to support children's emotional needs well.  Children develop a good sense of the world around them and understand how they are similar and different to others. Children show consideration towards others; for example, older children find toys that they think the younger children will enjoy.  The childminder continually develops her knowledge. She attends a range of specific courses that help her meet children's ongoing needs, for example, increasing children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities readily available for children to practise their emerging writing skills during their play.  The childminder does not consistently ensure that children can make safe and easy independent play choices from the range of resources available when playing outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide more opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills  extend opportunities for children to make independent and safe choices in their play and learning, particularly for those who enjoy learning outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection about how she manages and organises her provision. The inspector also spoke to children at appropriate times.  The inspector considered parents' views through conversations held on the day and some written testimonials.  The inspector sampled a range of documents including the safeguarding policy and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She teaches children how to keep safe, such as promoting online safety. The childminder continually evaluates her provision, involving parents and children in the process. She identifies weaknesses in her practice well and makes improvements that continually support children, for example, increasing her awareness of special educational needs and disability. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and provides parents with regular updates about their children's achievements. The childminder supports her assistant well to ensure he has the skills and knowledge to meet children's care and learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children well to develop positive attitudes to learning. She has a good knowledge of their interests and provides additional resources to extend their ideas. The childminder encourages children to build strong language skills. She engages them in conversations as they play, such as their experiences at the weekend, which helps to build their confidence to communicate. The childminder supports children well to develop an interest in books. She takes them to the local library where they choose their favourites to take home and explore further. The childminder encourages children to explore using their imaginations. As she engages in their pretend play, she includes learning opportunities effectively, such as matching and counting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms close and nurturing relationships with the children. She is attentive to their needs and listens to their requests, such as sandwich choices for lunch. Children feel valued and develop positive self-esteem. They gain good confidence, settle quickly and are ready to learn. Smaller children move around the childminder's home with ease and respectfully ask if they can play outside. Children attend a variety of groups with the childminder. This helps them to develop their social skills and form wider friendships. Children behave well. The childminder devises 'house rules' with children, which provides them with clear and consistent boundaries, helping them to conduct themselves appropriately and play safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop a wide range of skills that prepare them well for their next stages in learning and eventual move to nursery or school. Children learn confident mathematical skills and complete simple calculations. They enjoy singing a range of songs and play instruments that help build their creative skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 507363 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 826176 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Leatherhead, Surrey. She offers care Monday to Thursday from 7.45am until 6pm all year round, except bank holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder is qualified to level 4 in childcare and education. She employs her husband as an assistant to work with her when needed.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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